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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
Top ten wildlife ideas to avoid coronavirus isolation fatigue
At this time of writing most of us are stuck at home but here are some great ways to stay connected to Nature and the Countryside whilst confined.
Blurred Watching, why and how to look after your wildlife watching equipment
After spending a lot of money on expensive equipment, whether it be binoculars, telescope or camera lenses, you want to get the best performance from them. Lee Copplestone explains why and how to keep optics clean. (title image by Oliver Smart)
Top tips for the travelling photographer
From what to pack to how to stay secure on arrival, we run through some top tips for those of us taking our photography on the road or plane
In defence of brambles!
The bramble is a much maligned plant but throughout the year it is a vital part of the countryside
Finding & Photographing Butterflies
Small and flighty yet beautiful and photogenic, Oliver Smart provides some top tips for finding and photographing British butterflies.
Creative Props for Bird of Prey Workshops
Workshops are a great way to photograph captive species and Oliver Smart shows us how to maximise the experience with a variety of bought and found props.